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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.29, 298.62 and 112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.29, 298.62 and 112.52 is: 168.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.29 : 298.62 = 112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.29/298.62 = 112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.29x = 298.62 × 112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.29x = 33,599.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,599.23/199.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.59

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